Performance / Tour News

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey in 2009: Lineup, NYC Winter Jazz Fest, West Coast in February

Source: Calabro Music
January 6, 2009

Following their highest profile year to date, which contained their 4th tour of Europe and performances at Lincoln Center, Newport Jazz Festival, a Guinness Jazz Award, and much more, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey is very pleased to announce the band's 2009 lineup. The odyssey continues with Brian Haas on keys, Josh Raymer on drums, and proudly introducing Chris Combs on lap steel and Matt Hayes on upright bass. A supplemented version of this lineup made its debut on New Year's ...

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John Pizzarelli and Marcus Belgrave: American Songbooks and the Roots of Jazz Featured Pinehurst's Heart 'N Soul of Jazz 2009

Source: All About Jazz
January 5, 2009

John Pizzarelli and Marcus Belgrave light up marquee for 24th season VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C. - The New York Times says they're “as good as it gets in any entertainment medium." John Pizzarelli and special guest star vocalist Jessica Molaskey will show a Pinehurst valentine's crowd just how strong they are as headliners to the annual Heart 'n Soul of Jazz weekend, February 13-14, 2009. With a talent for classic jazz guitar, an American songbook in hand and a penchant ...

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Piano Sensation Gerald Clayton at the Hilton Harrisburg & Towers on January 25th

Source: All About Jazz
January 5, 2009

The Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz (CPFJ) announces a performance by rising piano star Gerald Clayton and his trio on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 5:00 at the Hilton Harrisburg & Towers, Second Floor Ballroom, One North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA. The Dover High School Jazz Band led by George Bradshaw opens.

“Sensation" is an easy word to toss around in the entertainment industry. In the case of Gerald Clayton, there is substantial evidence to back up that description. At ...

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Trombonist Clifton Anderson Appears with His Quintet at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on February 2

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
January 5, 2009

Trombonist Clifton Anderson will bring a stellar quintet to Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on Monday, February 2 to showcase his new CD Decade. The CD, which is being released January 27th, is Anderson's first for Doxy/Emarcy Records, and the Dizzy's engagement is his first as a bandleader not only in New York but in the U.S. “Although I've performed as a leader in other parts of the world, this will be the first time I've appeared leading my own group in ...

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Paquito D'Rivera Hamming It up with a Cuban Accent

Source: Michael Ricci
January 5, 2009

The Cuban saxophonist, clarinetist and composer Paquito DRivera, now 60, came to the United States in 1981. Cuban music is the core of his repertory, but he has never, before now, led a Cuban band in this country.

Paquito DRivera played a run of shows with his new band. That may seem strange, except that hes been busy with broader ideas. Or maybe just one big idea: Afro-Latin music in the New World. His bands have included besides ...

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Linda Kosut with Max Perkoff Jazz Band at Angelicas Bistro

Source: Jizel Music
January 5, 2009

Bistro Award Winning vocalist Linda Kosut, headlining with the Max Perkoff Band, will explore the standards ones that are and ones that should be included are songs by Hoagy Carmichael, Irving Berlin, even Bob Dylan, as well as never before heard tunes by current composers. Linda is a vocalist with strong acting chops who effortlessly weaves through differing genres with an ability to touch your heart or have you tapping your feet. BISTRO/BMI AWARD WINNER LINDA KOSUT back after a ...

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Orrin Evans Live DVD Recording at Chris' Jazz Cafe on January 8, 2009

Source: All About Jazz
January 5, 2009

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Introducing - Coryell, Auger, Sample Trio

Source: All About Jazz
January 5, 2009

Coryell, Auger, Sample Trio: Featuring Julian Coryell on guitar Karma Auger on drums Nick Sample on bass

It's in the genes!!

The sons of fusion legends Larry Coryell, Brian Auger, and Joe Sample have formed an exciting and fresh group that is packing clubs and garnering great press. Festivals are really excited about this group. A number of festivals are even booking the two generations together: Coryell, Auger, Sample Trio on the same bill with Brian Auger's Oblivion ...

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